"In case the defendant has failed to set up the plea of adverse possession or title in any manner in that event, the plaintiff on the
read more"To fix the fuse in a transformer is also the liability of the PGVCL... it cannot take defence that the deceased while fixing the fuse received
read more"A doctor can touch the body of a patient while examining the patient clinically but the doctor cannot outrage the modesty of woman during
read more"A criminal trial that convicts an individual for a transaction completely different from the one put to him during his formal arraignment cannot be sustained
read more"In a Section 6 suit, the foundation is prior possession and later dispossession otherwise than in due course of law, whereas in a licensor-licensee possession dispute, the foundation
read more"As not only there is absence of contract to the contrary but there was specific authorization given by the petitioner to the Bank for retention of
read more"Since there are no pleadings in case written statement is not filed by the defendant, evidence cannot be led on the issues framed in absence
read more"Rules of natural justice and the right to be heard are required to be followed for doing substantial justice and not for completing a mere ritual of
read more"The court is handcuffed in this jurisdiction and cannot raise its hand against what it thinks is a foolish choice. Wisdom in administrative action is the property
read more"This Court must have reminded the High Courts for umpteen number of times that when it comes to suspending the substantive order of sentence
read more"A mining lease granted under the Rules does not stand in isolation as a purely private contract between the State and the lessee; it is
read more"The statutory scheme is consequence-neutral and the regulatory regime has been designed to enforce compliance, irrespective of the outcome. A wrongdoer cannot be allowed to
read more"The statutory scheme is consequence-neutral and the regulatory regime has been designed to enforce compliance, irrespective of the outcome. A wrongdoer cannot be allowed to
read more"With respect to omission as to date of dispossession, it is not uncommon that when the owner is living at a far off place there
read more"The law permits the Court to presume that his work was done in his official capacity. Since no rebuttal evidence was led by the defendants and
read more"The principles laid down by this Court in N.P. Ponnuswami v. Returning Officer (supra) does not lay down an absolute bar against judicial review in
read more"Constitution should not be interpreted in a way that creates such contradictions. The Courts need to contextually interpret the provisions in order to further the
read more"In the absence of demonstrable prejudice, such as irregularity is, at best, a curable defect and cannot, by itself, warrant release on bail... procedural lapses in
read more"The show-cause is a mere indicator of the allegations made against the borrower and its Director/management. It is to ensure that an effective opportunity of
read more"Even if the suspect says that he would not like to be searched before a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate and he would be fine if his
read more"Rules of natural justice and the right to be heard are required to be followed for doing substantial justice and not for completing a mere ritual of
read more"The court is handcuffed in this jurisdiction and cannot raise its hand against what it thinks is a foolish choice. Wisdom in administrative action is the property
read more"This Court must have reminded the High Courts for umpteen number of times that when it comes to suspending the substantive order of sentence
read more"A mining lease granted under the Rules does not stand in isolation as a purely private contract between the State and the lessee; it is
read more"The statutory scheme is consequence-neutral and the regulatory regime has been designed to enforce compliance, irrespective of the outcome. A wrongdoer cannot be allowed to
read more"The statutory scheme is consequence-neutral and the regulatory regime has been designed to enforce compliance, irrespective of the outcome. A wrongdoer cannot be allowed to
read more"The principles laid down by this Court in N.P. Ponnuswami v. Returning Officer (supra) does not lay down an absolute bar against judicial review in
read more"Constitution should not be interpreted in a way that creates such contradictions. The Courts need to contextually interpret the provisions in order to further the
read more"In view of the fact that the State has not thought fit to question the legality and validity of the said order [releasing co-convict],
read more"Public policy cannot be pressed into service to set at naught the commercial contract which expressly denies interest on security deposit. Such a stipulation is
read more"The distinction sought to be drawn by the authorities between a case of unutilized additional FSI for educational institutions, medical institutions, institutional buildings and star category
read more"keeping in view the age of the appellant, who is about 70 years old, and his health condition, we are inclined to modify the sentence to be
read more"Legally, obscenity is not synonymous with 'vulgarity', 'abuse' or 'profanity'. Use of mere swear words, profanities and vulgar expletives, however distasteful or uncivil they may be, cannot
read moreSupreme Court, in a significant ruling dated July 17, 2026, held that the mere non-recovery of a train ticket from a deceased passenger does not automatically nullify
read more"We may suggest that the class connotation be attached to the coach and not to the passenger, in recognition of the history of class divisions in our
read more"There is no statutory requirement in the aforesaid Section, mandating the formal passing of an order by the Magistrate concerned, recording that the above two
read more"No Resolution Plan can succeed if uncertain or unquantified claims are permitted to linger and resurface against the Successful Resolution Applicant years after approval." Supreme
read more"The applications seeking pre-mature release / remission should be considered as expeditiously as possible and without undue delay." Supreme Court, in a notable order, has
read more"Clause 1.1 cannot be construed in a manner that enables the employer to control eligibility through delayed processing." Supreme Court of India, in a significant
read more"The guarantees of dignity, fairness and humane treatment continue to operate with full force even behind prison walls, where the power of the State is
read more"In case the defendant has failed to set up the plea of adverse possession or title in any manner in that event, the plaintiff on the
read more"To fix the fuse in a transformer is also the liability of the PGVCL... it cannot take defence that the deceased while fixing the fuse received
read more"A doctor can touch the body of a patient while examining the patient clinically but the doctor cannot outrage the modesty of woman during
read more"A criminal trial that convicts an individual for a transaction completely different from the one put to him during his formal arraignment cannot be sustained
read more"In a Section 6 suit, the foundation is prior possession and later dispossession otherwise than in due course of law, whereas in a licensor-licensee possession dispute, the foundation
read more"As not only there is absence of contract to the contrary but there was specific authorization given by the petitioner to the Bank for retention of
read more"Since there are no pleadings in case written statement is not filed by the defendant, evidence cannot be led on the issues framed in absence
read more"With respect to omission as to date of dispossession, it is not uncommon that when the owner is living at a far off place there
read more"The law permits the Court to presume that his work was done in his official capacity. Since no rebuttal evidence was led by the defendants and
read more"In the absence of demonstrable prejudice, such as irregularity is, at best, a curable defect and cannot, by itself, warrant release on bail... procedural lapses in
read more"The show-cause is a mere indicator of the allegations made against the borrower and its Director/management. It is to ensure that an effective opportunity of
read more"Even if the suspect says that he would not like to be searched before a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate and he would be fine if his
read more"In a case where the drug is stated to be 'not of a standard quality' and nothing more, punishment would be under Section 27(d) of the Act
read more"A short delay of 12 days is minimal and deserves a liberal, justice-oriented construction to advance substantial justice rather than defeating a key statutory right at the
read more"I tender my sincere, unconditional, and unqualified apology to this Hon'ble Court... I realize that the words used by me may have been inappropriate. I sincerely regret
read more"The wilful defaulter, who does not cooperate with the trial court or investigation at all, is not entitled to get any relief from this Court
read more"Section 24(5), which specifically authorises transfer from a court lacking jurisdiction, cannot be rendered meaningless by holding that return of plaint under Order VII Rule
read more"Fundamental object of Section 15 is to provide protection to a person who has filed an appeal against a decree of dissolution of marriage, ensuring
read more"In view of the order passed in the review petition in I.A.No.171 of 2008, not only Item Nos.1 and 3, but Item No.4 is also
read moreTelangana High Court, in a significant ruling dated July 13, 2026, held that in criminal cases alleging the forgery of a Will, the meticulous examination
read moreIn the contemporary landscape of the Indian criminal justice system, DNA profiling has transitioned from a "novelty" to the "gold standard" of forensic evidence. However, for
read morePossession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
read moreAppreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
read moreIn the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
read more"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
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read moreIn the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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